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Early Learning and Childcare - Partner Provider - Flexible Framework

West Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

02 Apr 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

27 Mar 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

17 Mar 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

09 Mar 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

11 Feb 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lothian Council is currently facilitating a tender process titled "Early Learning and Childcare - Partner Provider - Flexible Framework." This procurement falls within the services category and is located in Livingston, UK. The tender is at the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions now extended to April 14, 2020, to accommodate recent changes. Applicants will need to demonstrate compliance with National Standards criteria, and the hourly rate for the services is set at £6.80. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing various service providers to apply and compete for contract placements within the framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the early years and childcare services sector, particularly those that have experience in adhering to strict quality and national standards. Companies that can showcase their ability to meet the council's criteria and demonstrate financial stability will be well-positioned to compete. With the framework being reopened annually to new providers, there’s an ongoing potential for both established and emerging businesses in this sector to gain access to valuable contracts and support local childcare provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Learning and Childcare - Partner Provider - Flexible Framework

Notice Description

West Lothian Council intend to establish a Flexible framework for early Learning and Childcare to supplement it's in house service provision. In addition to passing the Qualification Stage, Service providers appointed to the framework will be required to demonstrate that they meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate of 6.80 GBP per hour.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council intend to establish a Flexible framework for early Learning and Childcare to supplement it's in house service provision. In addition to passing the Qualification Stage, Service providers appointed to the framework will be required to demonstrate that they meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate of 6.80 GBP per hour. As this service is listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and the contract value exceeds 750,000 euros over the contract period, the Council will be using the afforded flexibility of the Light Touch Regime. The Council will be able to re-open the framework to new providers every 12 months and notwithstanding equal treatment, non discrimination and transparency requirements will also provide for flexibility with the award criteria which will be contained within the Invitation to Tender documents.. Information regarding the allocation of points is contained within the Award Criteria and Weightings section of the Invitation to Tender.

Renewal: The Council will have sole discretion to extend the contact for a period of up to 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000613942
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384879
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6FF
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380660
    Early Learning and Childcare - Partner Provider - Flexible Framework - West Lothian Council intend to establish a Flexible framework for early Learning and Childcare to supplement it's in house service provision. In addition to passing the Qualification Stage, Service providers appointed to the framework will be required to demonstrate that they meet the National Standards criteria and sub criteria and be prepared to accept the Council's hourly rate of 6.80 GBP per hour.

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